Beyond dingy & drab: 10 Basement makeovers to die for

Photo credit: Vel at Life & Home at 2102

Complete with a movie screen, living space and kitchen, Vel at Life & Home at 2102 turned her basement into her own private movie theater. By placing wood tile over outdated tile, hanging a few posters and updating furniture, Vel made the basement look like a real-life theater. Sit back, relax and recline in this basement renovation.

• Leather sectional, Bon-Ton ($1,725)
• Safavieh courtyard rug, RugStudio ($25-$375)
• Lattice print throw pillow, Etsy ($36)
• Film reel metal and glass accent table, Lamps Plus ($100)
• Metallic silver table lamp, LightingDirect.com ($146)

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